Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program

PMP Program undergoes major upgrade.

The PMP Program for patient history requests has undergone a major upgrade, read more below. 

Updated PMP information with screen shots of new software version

Upgrade Highlights

New Reporting Requirements Effective October 1, 2011.

The new reporting manual detailing the requirements that become effective October 1, 2011 is now available.  Changes include:

• Reporting within 7 days of dispensing
• Use of ASAP 2009 Version 4.1
• The DEA number of the dispenser
• The date the prescription was written
• Whether the prescription is new or a refill
•  The number of refills authorized.

Click here for the Reporting Manual

The PMP Data Center

The PMP Data Center is now available with 24/7 access and auto-response capabilities for prescribers and pharmacists.

If you are a prescriber or pharmacist and have not registered to use the program please do so today by clicking on “Access the PMP Data Center” . Click on "Not a user? Register to become a user", Fill out the form and click the SUBMIT button. Print the form out, sign and date it, and fax to 804-527-4470.

Once your registration request is verified and approved you will receive information about how to use the program.

Access the PMP Data Center.

Pain Management Course offering

The Virginia Department of Health Professions has partnered with the VCU School of Medicine in the development of VCU Pain Management: An Online Curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes the assessment and management of pain through a case-based format with evidence-based content, tables, tools, and practice resources. Seven modules cover topics from assessment, treatment including opioid management, legal issues, and specific concerns for pain management in Virginia. A module on Pediatric Pain Management was added in 2010.

Registration is free. If accepted by your specific board, you may claim up to 6.5 hours of CE credit. Click here to register for the course. There are also numerous tools, tables and other resources available for providers at www.paineducation.vcu.edu.
Questions and comments can be directed to Leanne M. Yanni, MD, Creator and Editor, at Leanne_yanni@bshsi.org.